Motorola Moto G30 and Moto E7 Power's full specs and renders leak

Last week we got our first look at the Motorola Moto E7 Power and Moto G30, and we also learned some of their specs. Now German blog WinFuture has leaked the specs sheets of both smartphones while also sharing renders of the Moto E7 Power in a new color, leaving little to the imagination. Let's start with the Moto G30, which will be powered by the Snapdragon 662 SoC and feature a 6.5" HD+ IPS display. The smartphone will come with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, although a previous leak claimed there will be a 4GB/64GB option as well. The Moto G30 will boot Android 11 and have a microSD card...

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Huawei adds route planning and public transit to Petal Maps

Huawei has been developing and improving its ecosystem every day, and now it has brought another breakthrough that would make users feel comfortable within the HMS. Starting this week, Petal Maps offers public transit navigation in 16 countries and provides cycling route planning in 11 countries. The new enhanced version of Petal Maps brings multiple route options, duration, and detailed information to save the hassle of commute planning. Departure schedules, stop-by-stop routes, and estimated arrival times of buses, light rail, ferries, and trains are online in Australia, Belgium,...

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Nissan says it's open for a deal with Apple for the company's future car

After initially announcing that it's holding talks with Apple over its car Hyundai last went on record saying that no negotiations are in progress. If that's due to internal disagreement or something else entirely we can't know, but it appears Apple will have no trouble securing a different partner for the project. Nissan reps today said that it's open to collaboration with Apple after one of the journalists asked about it. Moreover, some industry analysts suggest that as with its other products, Apple will be looking for more than one supplier and is already in talks with other...

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Motorola signs deal with rugged phone maker Bullitt Group

Bullit Group, the rugged phone maker that owns the Cat, Kodak и Land Rover smartphone brands has agreed to a long-term brand partnership deal with Motorola. The UK-based company will develop and market Moto-branded rugged phones which will be drop-proof and shockproof as per the accompanying press release. This is a unique strategic alliance, as it allows Bullitt to apply its expertise to the Motorola portfolio of products. Motorola invented the mobile phone and remains one of the most iconic brands in the world. To be entrusted by Motorola to create a portfolio of Motorola branded...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Enterprise Edition appears on company website

Samsung released the Galaxy Tab S7 series in August 2020, but its successors might arrive a bit early. The Galaxy Tab S8 name appeared on the Support page of the Samsung Ireland website. According to the page, a device called Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Enterprise Edition supports microSD cards up to 1TB capacity and has room for a nano-SIM card. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Enterprise Edition This could be a mistake, given the fact the list does not include a Galaxy Tab S7 Enterprise Edition, but then again, it has been half a year since the Tab S7’s arrival, and a new lineup could be just...

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Xiaomi disassembles Mi 11 on video, phone seems fairly easy to repair

Xiaomi posted an official disassembly video of its new global flagship, the Mi 11. The video highlights key specs as much as it gives a detailed look at the construction of the phone. No need to bring out your Xiaomi precision screwdriver set, just hit play. Naturally, the video has been edited to make everything smooth and seamless. That said, it does look like the battery comes out easily – there aren’t excessive amounts of glue to keep you from swapping it out. And while the display is extra curvy, it also proves easy enough to remove. This bodes well for the repairability of the...

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Realme Narzo 30 Pro stops by TENAA, packs a 6.5" screen and 4,880 mAh battery

The Realme Narzo 30 Pro appears to have been listed at TENAA, specifically the RMX3161 model. It is an Android 11 phone with a 6.5” screen and 5G connectivity (with two SIM cards). The screen may be the same size as the Narzo 20 Pro, but the battery is larger, 4,880 mAh. There’s no word on charging speed yet (the 20 Pro supported 65W charging). Despite the extra battery capacity, the handset is actually is slimmer - it measures 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm. Realme RMX3161, likely the Narzo 30 Pro There’s a triple camera on the back of the phone, though we can only guess at the...

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Samsung reveals Galaxy S21 series is selling 30% better than S20 series in South Korea

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 series is selling 30% better than its Galaxy S20 series predecessors in South Korea. The news was disclosed by Samsung in an official press release and is based on data from the first week of sales between January 29 and February 8. Breaking down the sales number, the vanilla Galaxy S21 was the best seller and accounted for 40% of all sales. The Galaxy S21 Ultra contributed 36% while the Galaxy S21+ accounted for the remaining 24% of shipments. Phantom Black and Phantom Violet were the two most proffered colorways for the new devices. This news comes just a day...

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Apple partners with TSMC to manufacture OLED panels for AR and VR devices

A report coming from Nikkei Asia suggests that Apple and TSMC are both working on advanced OLED displays intended for its rumored AR and VR devices. The hardware is currently in the testing stage in Apple's office in Longtan Science Park, which is near the TSMC's testing plant in the region. There are a couple of key takeaways from the report. First and foremost, the OLED panels will be built using TSMC's current chip-production equipment and won't require that big of an R&D investment. Secondly, the OLED displays will be integrated directly onto the chip for improved efficiency and to...

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G receiving One UI 3.1 update

Samsung released Android 11-based One UI 3.0 for the Galaxy S20 FE 4G and 5G in December, and now it is rolling One UI 3.1 for the 5G variant in Europe with version number G781BXXU2CUB5. The new build comes with the February 2021 security patch and some new features, including location data removal from photos, the ability to add video call effects in third-party apps, and Google Discover on the home screen. You can check out the changelog below for more details. Calendar Extract the date and address from the event title and recommend automatic registration. ...

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The Micromax In note 1 will receive Android 11 in April, company is working on a 5G phone

In November Micromax returned to India with the announcement of the In note 1 and In 1b. Co-founder Rahul Sharma answered several questions in the second episode of “Let’s Talk INdia” (which you can watch below). He revealed that an Android 11 update for the In note 1 is in the works and is expected to be released in April. It will go through an early access testing period first, volunteers will be able to sign up at Micromax community forum soon. As for the Micromax In 1b, an update to Android 11 Go edition is planned but no time frame was provided. First, a smaller update will be...

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Deal: Samsung's new Galaxy Buds Pro are already 15% off

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have been on the market for less than a month and they're getting their first discount already. Normally $200, the flagship TWS earbuds are down 15% to $170 through Woot. What's more Amazon Prime customers will get free shipping. All three color options are discounted. Sadly for those living outside the US there don't seem to be any deals. Even worse, European prices are a bit higher at €230. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro combine a naturally-isolating in-ear design with active noise cancellation. Their dual drivers promise impressive sound. We've just...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 goes through the ultimate 12-day underwater test

We thought the days of phones being submerged into water on YouTube are way behind us as the IP68 rating has become a standard feature for all flagship devices. However, the channel Photo Owl Time Lapse has taken things to another level by leaving a perfectly working Samsung Galaxy S21 inside a water tank for 12 days. What's more, the video was streamed on YouTube and the experiment is almost over at the time of writing this article. There are three updates in the video's description saying that the moisture detection feature has turned on and the screen started misbehaving for a while....

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iOS 14 found to keep user data even after deleting apps

A Reddit user has shared a lengthy post explaining how iOS 14 might be keeping your user data even after you've removed certain data-gathering apps app. He gave an example with 9gag but the behavior is likely not limited to it. He found user data stored on local Keychain and used again once you re-install the app. The discovery was made after deleting and then installing the 9gag app, which prompted no request for credentials and instead automatically logs you in. The stored data is there to stay even if you don't sync with the iCloud Keychain and the only way to get rid of it is to...

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The Micromax In note 11 will receive Android 11 in April, company is working on a 5G phone

In November Micromax returned to India with the announcement of the In note 1 and In 1b. Co-founder Rahul Sharma answered several questions in the second episode of “Let’s Talk INdia” (which you can watch below). He revealed that an Android 11 update for the In note 1 is in the works and is expected to be released in April. It will go through an early access testing period first, volunteers will be able to sign up at Micromax community forum soon. As for the Micromax In 1b, an update to Android 11 Go edition is planned but no time frame was provided. First, a smaller update will be...

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Samsung deals: Galaxy A51 5G down to €352 in Germany, Z Flip 5G gets big discount in Canada

If you’re on the lookout for a 5G phone that doesn’t break the bank, the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G is down to €352 on Amazon Germany. The phone was updated to One UI 3.0 (with Android 11) earlier this month. Samsung Galaxy A51 5G • Samsung Galaxy Watch3 This and many other offers can be found on our Daily Deals page. Like the Galaxy Watch3, for example, which also got a pretty steep discount. The 41 mm version (in Mystic Silver) can be yours for €213. If you prefer the larger 45 mm watch instead, check out the Titan version, which is currently €340 after a €100 discount applied at...

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Nokia 3.4 and 5.4 debut in India, Power Earbuds Lite TWS earphones tag along

After posting a few teasers, Nokia today announced the Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 5.4 in India. The Nokia 3.4 comes in a single 4GB/64GB configuration priced at INR11,999 ($165/€135) and will go on sale through Flipkart and Amazon.in starting February 20 with three color options - Fjord, Charcoal, and Dusk. It's already up for pre-order on Nokia's official Indian website. The Nokia 5.4, on the other hand, will be available for purchase starting February 17 through Flipkart and Nokia India's website in Polar Night and Dusk colors with two memory options - 4GB/64GB and 6GB/64GB priced at INR13,999...

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Instagram stops promoting recycled TikTok videos in Reels

When Instagram launched Reels back in August, everyone saw it as a direct response to TikTok - clearly the fastest growing social network at this moment. Both platforms provide a similar service, and content creators took it as a low-effort-high-reward attempt to post one video on two different apps. Starting today, Instagram decided to punish some of the laziest creators and influencers and has announced that it will stop promoting Reels with a watermark - something that can be seen on all TikTok videos. Instagram Reels Dos and Dont's In a cheerful (but actually snarky) post...

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Huawei CEO: We are not selling our smartphone business

Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei made his first appearance before international media in over a year and squashed any remaining rumors that his company is looking to sell its smartphone business. Zhengfei also reinstated his hopes of doing business with American companies for components and telecommunications equipment and the possibility for a turnaround in the China-US relations. Ren Zhengfei (credit: South China Morning Post) Ren Zhengfei also addressed his willingness to personally speak with reigning US President Joe Biden and outline the mutual benefits of bilateral trade...

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RedmiBook Pro laptops will be unveiled on February 25: Intel and AMD CPUs, 15" and 14" models

February 25 will be a big day for Redmi – besides unbelieving the new K40 series of flagships, the brand will also introduce a new RedmiBook Pro 15 model. A model that has been teased since early January. The RedmiBook Pro series will be unveiled on February 25 The laptop will be powered by an 11th-gen Intel processor, a Tiger Lake H35, a 35W quad-core/8-thread processor with Iris Xe graphics, all of that fabbed on Intel’s 10 nm Superfin process. There will be a Core i5 version as well. In both cases, an Nvidia GeForce MX450 GPU will be added for extra processing...

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Xiaomi Mi 11 in for review

The first phone to take advantage of the Snapdragon 888's prowess is the Xiaomi Mi 11 - launched back in December for the Chinese market and just about to make its global market. It also carries a fresh new design compared to last year's Mi 10. In addition to the chipset upgrade, the Mi 11 brings a bigger OLED display that has higher resolution (QHD+) and refresh rate (120Hz), along with HDR10+ support. The advertised peak brightness is an impressive 1500 nits. Of course, we will make sure to test that in our review. The camera hardware is largely the same with the only change...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 officially confirmed for March launch

Xioami's Redmi Note 10-series is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated lineups in 2021 and the company has officially confirmed that the Redmi Note 10 will be announced in early March. The teaser comes from Redmi's Indian branch on Twitter. #RedmiNote10 series - 2021's smartphone of the year is making it's way home in early March. ⚡️India's most-loved smartphone series is getting an upgrade unlike anything anyone's ever seen before! 👀Are you ready to be blown away by the #10on10 experience? Heads up! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/vs9KGJAhOG— Redmi India - #RedmiNote10 Series is coming! (@RedmiIndia)...

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Xiaomi Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, new Mi 10 looks revealed on TENAA

Xiaomi is having a field day at the TENAA offices. Earlier today, a Black Shark phone was certified by the authority, and now three more phones have popped up with photos but no specs. Two Redmi phones, likely from the Redmi K40 series, are up, as well as a Mi device, looking like a Mi 10 Ultra, but more probably the refreshed Mi 10 phone with a Snapdragon 870 chipset. Xiaomi Redmi K40 The two Redmis come with yet another interesting camera design - two big circles, placed vertically, with two more shooters in two small holes between them, sitting horizontally. There’s also a...

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OnePlus 9, 9 Pro to ship with 4,500 mAh batteries and in-box chargers

Late last month, a reliable tipster suggested the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro will pack 4,500 mAh batteries. Now, tipster Max Jambor has corroborated that bit while claiming that both smartphones will come with in-box chargers. Jambor didn't tell how fast the bundled adapters will be, but an image posted by him on Twitter revealing the battery capacity says we are looking at dual-cell batteries on both phones. Previous leaks and rumors have claimed that OnePlus 9 Pro will charge at up to 65W. We also expect the vanilla 9 to go that fast, but it's unclear if the Lite variant will share the...

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Lenovo K13 design and specs leak

Earlier this month, we came across a listing for a trio of Motorola and Lenovo smartphones. One of them was the Lenovo K13 bearing the XT2097-15 model number. We now have our first look at the upcoming phone which is expected to launch globally as the Moto E7i Power. Lenovo K13 in Red and Blue The Lenovo K13 sports a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a punch-hole cutout and a 5MP selfie cam. The back houses a 13MP main cam alongside a 2MP depth sensor and LED flash. The back appears to be made from plastic and also houses a fingerprint reader. The K13 is said to be powered by a...

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New Black Shark 4 phone shines on TENAA

The Xiaomi-owned gaming branch Black Shark is preparing to launch at least two new phones, as evidenced by TENAA's documents. We’ve previously spotted a device with model number KSR-A0 and some key specs, and today another, called PRS-A0 was listed, complete with photos. The new phone has the Black Shark logo on the back, but it is likely to have an LCD because we can see a fingerprint scanner on the side and not underneath the front panel. Xiaomi Black Shark PRS-A0 By the looks of it, the PRS-A0 is probably a vanilla Black Shark 4. It still has the volume rocker on the...

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